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Jasione montana

Photo by LisaGrant
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Field Notes

Description:

Wavy edged, hairy basal leaves form rosette; stem leaves narrow. Blue flowers are borne in rounded heads 30-35mm across. Flowers May to September.

Habitat:

Spreading biennial of dry grassy places on acid soils, commonest near the sea. Widespread but local.

Notes:

For info on the bug on the second flower shot go to http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6935419

Reference Links:

Jasione montana L., Jasione montana

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